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Darrell Issa: It's important the American people understand that with a pattern and a history of, and I use the word 'corruption' in…

On the recordJuly 28, 2014
It's important the American people understand that with a pattern and a history of, and I use the word 'corruption' in parentheses, but inappropriate behavior, questionable loans, a number of scandals that have made the American people question whether or not the term 'bank' is appropriate for the Export-Import Bank.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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Issa highlights concerns over corruption and scandals at the Export-Import Bank.

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